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S925 SNG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,623 mi
Last recorded32,623 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 SNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 32,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,323 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,929 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,598 miles

Nearside Rear Sill / wheel arch corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2021 31,598 miles

Nearside Rear Sill / wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,760 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight evidence of corrosion

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,645 miles

Nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle wax oiled preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,107 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer sill rusting

underside heavily waxed - not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2014 30,106 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer sill rusting

underside heavily waxed - not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,646 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,713 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

thorn in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,960 miles

thorn in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 19,560 miles

both rear tyres near limits &wearing badly on outer edges none measureable area

steel brake pipes started to deteriate

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S925 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S925 SNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S925 SNG registered?

S925 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S925 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S925 SNG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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